This probably isn't quite what you had, but they're really good.

Candied Walnuts (or Pecans)

1 cup walnuts (or pecans, which I prefer)
1/4 cup brandy (or dark rum, which I prefer)
1/4 cup maple syrup
2 Tbsp butter, plus more for greasing
1/4 tsp salt

Soak nuts in liquor for an hour or so. Lightly grease a platter or
baking sheet. Melt the butter and add the nuts & liquor, and the maple
syrup. Simmer, stirring constantly, until the liquid has almost entirely
boiled away--the nuts will be sticky but no liquid will be visible. Turn
out onto the greased surface & spread thin. Sprinkle with salt while
still warm. When cool, store in an airtight container.

Derived from The Common Ground Dessert Cookbook


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